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GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 27, 2023) Recruits participate in Battle Stations inside the USS Trayer (BST 21) ship simulator at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Trayer, more commonly referred to as "Battle Stations," is the crucible event that recruits must pass prior to graduation, testing their knowledge and skills in basic seamanship, damage control, firefighting and emergency response procedures. Boot camp is approximately 10 weeks and all enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers at the command. Training includes five warfighting competencies of firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding, and small arms handling and marksmanship along with physical fitness and lessons in Navy heritage and core values, Warrior Toughness, Life Skills, teamwork and discipline. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy�s only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Olympia O. Martin)